Ford Contour airbag light comes on

Filed Feb 19, 2009 · Airbags · 102,000 miles · NY

Tl*the contact owns a 1998 ford contour. While driving at an unknown speed, the air bag indicator illuminated intermittently on the instrument panel. After a week of the air bag illuminating, he drove the vehicle to a local repair shop for diagnostic testing. The mechanic stated that the front driver's side crash impact sensor was defective. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the federal safety agency campaign id number 99v243000 (air bags:frontal:sensor/control module) was directly related to the recall. The manufacturer stated that the vine was not included in the recall; therefore, they were not liable for the repair costs. The current mileage was 102,815 and failure mileage was 102,000.

Filed Oct 31, 2005 · Airbags, Body · WV

Dt: the contact stated the dashboard warped. It touched the windshield, and was pulling the passenger's air bag piece. The air bag light came on a couple of days ago. The light has not been on since. He stated now that he was using the defroster, it was coming up more. Often. The vehicle has not been inspected to see why this was occurring.

Filed Mar 15, 2005 · Acceleration, Airbags · 35,000 miles · CA

The consumer is experiencing problems with the accelerator cable. When the consumer takes his foot off the pedal the engine does not return to it's lower idling speed. The consumer is also experiencing electrical problems. The air bag light stays flashing. Owner has contacted the dealer and because of the VIN, this vehicle is not included in any recalls relating to the defects of this vehicle.

Filed Feb 28, 2005 · Airbags · 89,714 miles · VA

Regarding the federal safety agency campaign id # 99v243000, concerning ford motor company recall 99s23 on 1998 ford contour. The federal safety agency web page lists the remedy as: dealer will install air bag sensors with revised wiring insulation. In addition, vehicles which have the air bag warning light lit, will have a new air bag diagnostic monitor installed. My 1998 ford contour has had the wiring replaced when I brought the car in for it's annual inspection, and the air bag warning light was flashing code 51. Once the wiring was replaced, the air bag light remained lit, and the car failed the safety inspection. Ford customer service, and the ford dealership (freedom ford, 1020 w. Mercury blvd. Hampton va), refuse to replace the diagnostic monitor unless I pay for it. I would like the nhsta to remove the wording from their web page regarding this replacement, or inform me that ford motor company is responsible for the remedy. Thank you.

Filed Jan 24, 2005 · Airbags, Engine · 66,000 miles · DE

Car stalls when parallel parking, especially in reverse, or when parking slopes. Car stalled when starting up from red light in center city philadelphia intersections. Headlamps out of alignment (don't shine down onto road, beams not centered). Air bag light on control panels blinks sporadically, frequently; anxiety that air bag will deploy while driving. Dealer comment on stalling: "probably something stupid" and wasn't able to fix problem, mentioned something about a vacuum tube. Dealer charged $95 to tell me that the memory in the vehicle didn't give any codes for the stalling or air bag problems, then added that the memory is wiped clean every time the car is turned off. Question: if they know that about the car in the first place, why charge the customer for a pointless diagnostic? Headlights still out of alignment after having been "adjusted" by dealer in january 2005.

Filed Jul 29, 2004 · Airbags, Brakes · GA

I have normal use on my car and on july 26, 2004 my air bag light and the emergency brake light came on. I read my owner's guide to see what the problem could be and it stated that if theses problems was to occur that I need it to be service by a qualified technician. I brought my vehicle in on july 27, 2004 to get it serviced. I informed ford that I smelled a wire burning, and that I saw a little puff of smoke on july 26, 2004 that came from under my dash board. I was informed my the ford dealership that they did 3 diagnostic test on it and they still could not figure out what the problem is with the airbag system. This is a safety problem that could have ended up deadly if I was to get into an accident because of the malfunctions in the car. As far as what is being done is beyond me because they still cannot figure out what the problem is, and what parts are going to be needed for the repairs on my car. I would like to matter to be investigated immediately before someone get hurt, and they don't have their air bag system nor emergency brake light system working.

Filed Jul 15, 2004 · Airbags · 190,000 miles · NH

Recall no.#99s23, airbag sensor module: recall no.#01f22, heater blower resister: when the vehicle is running the air bag light stays on at all times. Also intermittently the heater will not work properly when the system is engaged. The heater will also blow out a foul odor similar to sulfur. There is a recall for this make, model and year vehicle but, the consumer's is not a part of the recall.

Filed Jun 9, 2004 · Airbags · 36,000 miles · MI

Airbag light flashing 4-4, something to do with front air bag sensor, affected in damp conditions and occasionally for no reason. Dealer looked at them and greased them for better connection, but wouldn't do any further work because my car doesn't fall under existing recall of same symptoms and problem. 1998 ford contour se sport, with 64,000 miles and excellent condition. Still an ongoing problem, no injuries or crashes yet, but my understanding is that my airbags will not function if flashing during accident, that could be nasty. Thanks again fords for trying you best to fit me under that existing recall!!! Ha!

Filed Nov 18, 2003 · Airbags · 56,500 miles · NY

Air bag light is on flashing 4-2. This indicates a failure in the front left crash sensor. Under recall 99v243000 (ford # 99s23) this was supposed to be replaced. Ford indicated that the recall work was performed on feb. 28th, 2000. I picked up the vehicle on feb 29th, 2000. If the recall work was performed, it lasted less than 4 years. Ford stated to take it to local ford dealer, but no further recall was planned. A recall fix should last more than 4 years, especially on a safety system.

Filed Oct 23, 2003 · NM

I own a 1999 ford contour, in which the dash cover (vinyl and foam) are separating from the metal shell underneath. It is approaching the passenger's side airbag (SRS), and my concern is it my either cause an unexpected deployment of the airbag resulting in an accident, or it may prevent the airbag from deploying in the event of an accident. I have contacted ford and their answer was they would submit it to the engineers to determine if a recall was in order. Unless there are enough people reporting this problem, I feel they will take no corrective action. I have personally observed to other '99 contours with the same problem. Unfortunately, I was unable to contact the owners and ask them to make complaints as well.